Incarcerated!

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Jean not so pleased about her shackling
Evidence surfaced over the weekend that Jean and Aaron, recidivist itinerants and currently denizens of Sydney, have been avoiding sentencing for crimes committed during their time in the United Kingdom. The two were convicted on multiple counts including practicing statistics without a license, consuming chilled beer and participating in a five-handed game of Rummi-kub (a direct violation of Rummi-kub rules which distinctly allow a maximum of four players).


The two were sentenced to 7 years transportation and hard labor at the penal colony in Sydney. Due to a dearth of convict sailing ships bound for Austral Asia and recent austerity measures the couple were released under the promise that they would travel by their own means to Sydney. However, upon arrival, instead of surrendering to the authorities for incarceration and work assignment, the two leased a small flat in the eastern suburbs and according to all accounts have been living there quite happily.

Jean working out in the yard
"Oh LAFHA..."
On Sunday afternoon, a year and a half after setting foot on the continent, Jean and Aaron surrendered themselves at the Hyde Park Barracks. Experts speculate that couple’s sudden change of heart is due to the dissolution of the Living Away from Home Allowance (LAHFA), which passed out law at the beginning of this month.Without the incredible tax benefits afforded by the legislation, the two most likely lost the will to continue paying exorbitant Sydney property rates.
I think all museums should come with a hammock sleeping section
Hearing of the couple’s exploits, David Cameron responded, “It was a dirty, dishonest trick. Jean and Aaron should be ashamed of themselves.”

Preliminary reports suggest that the couple are settling in quite nicely and actually quite enjoying the barracks. Aaron particularly likes the interactive displays and opportunities to "play dress up" and Jean is quite fond of the hammocks on the third floor.

Comments

sly said…
How is it that you always find a place to rest, Aaron?? Nice digs!
15 October 2012 at 09:01
M and D said…
We'll send a file in a cake - but it will take 3 months by post to arrive!
15 October 2012 at 13:56
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